Falling (A Sam Evans Fan Fiction)

The Break Up

The time was 2 in the morning, and Haley was wide awake sitting in her bed. The past two weeks had been quite difficult for her. She had somehow encountered her dad at the mall two weeks prior, where he yelled and humiliated her. That was traumatizing enough. She also had tried to stay in contact with Quinn, Santana, and Finn, but they weren't as active as she hoped. She was up late every night studying early for SAT's and thinking about applying for NYU. She had a lot on her mind. To sum it up, she was feeling insecure, horrible, hungry-because she hadn't eaten much, anxious, depressed, and had some insomnia. To make it worse, Kitty had been in her face since the Cheerios started, and although Haley was tough, she had a breaking point.

She sighed as she looked at her phone, seeing if there was a chance Quinn, Santana or Finn had called or texted her back. When there wasn't she put her phone in her pocket before going onto her balcony, and watching the stars.
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As Haley stood directing the Cheerios in the field the next day, she hoped her bags under her eyes, and her stomach growling, and her anxiety weren't visible. She really didn't want to ask for help, since as her dad pointed out, she was a burden. She chose to believe it. Even though she wasn't one, she knew her dad and mom insisted she was one, so what can you tell a person who's struggled that they aren't one? How can you convey it?

"Shortstack, you are on the top." Coach Sylvester notified her as she nodded, masking her fatigue with a smile.

As she hoisted herself up, she saw Sam, who was involved in his football practice, he sent her a smile, and frowned because he noticed something was up. Something that she wasn't telling anyone.

She wasn't on the top for long, because she lost her balance and fell into two of the Cheerios arms. She sighed, scolding herself silently.

"That was horrible, Shortstack.You are to come to my office. Now!"

Haley was humiliated, and tired, and she didn't want to do anything, but she followed Sue to her office. On the other hand, Kitty couldn't help but laugh, as she went off. She stopped when she saw Brittany who was on the bleachers and Sam sent her pointed looks.
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"Coach Sylvester, you wanted to see me?" Haley asked quietly, holding herself together as she knocked, and entered.

"Yes, take a seat Haley."

Haley slowly sat down as Coach Sylvester began to speak.

"Haley, I don't get it. Where's your energy been these past two weeks? This is the first time you have looked like a twisted curly fry falling from its habitat. You look overly tired, hence the bags under your eyes. I can tell that you haven't been sleeping, I can hear your stomach growling, and tell you are losing some weight...Now as far as I know, you are struggling-with what? I don't know. I know you are still dating that Hobo McStripper, but I do need to know what's up."

"Um, I...Nothing's up.?" Haley insisted, exaggerating her smile.

"It's your dad isn't it? Or your anxiety, depression, and insecurities, right? And you have managed to struggle everyday for the past 2 weeks without eating as much as you should."

Haley nodded, as she looked down embarrassed. She began to tear up, as Coach Sylvester handed her some tissues. She was surprised at the loving gesture, but gratefully accepted them as she wiped her tears away.

"Before you dive into a self pitying and self-deprecating speech, let me speak. I told you two years ago during sophomore year, and it rings true to this day. You are underrated. You are utterly talented, and managed to keep an impressive 4.0 GPA which will guarantee you the Valedictorian spot at graduation. You are there for everyone, and are a determined, driven, honest, brash and hardworking human being. Your ambition is immaculate. You are loyal, a survivor, the strongest person I know, and you are genuine and intentional with your words and actions.You know the morally right from wrong, still that won't stop me from being harsh, or intentionally rude. You see, Shortstacks, you have everything you need. Don't underestimate your accomplishments or listen to your parents nonsense of abuse okay? You will get through this week of anxiety, and depression, and insecurity and eating disorders. However, that doesn't stop me from suspending you till the New Year,, so you can gain your weight back, get help and heal. Brittany will take over for you, and I will make sure McCurly Fries and Bree stay out of that position until you can come back, okay?"